Aaptiv Review – Best Audio Personal Trainer App!

Aaptiv is an on-demand audio personal training app that provides the ‘real’ experience of a personal training session.

No need for an actual personal trainer meeting you face to face.

Simply put your headphones in, listen to relaxing or upbeat music and follow the guidance of one of the world class certified personal trainers as they guide you through one of their many classes!

Aaptiv Review - A Quick Overview

Aaptiv was created in 2015 by Ethan Agarwal.

He felt there wasn’t really anything available for people to train along with if they didn’t have or choosed not to have any viewing device, i.e TV, Tablet, Phone, Computer.

There needed to be something available where people can just simply listen to a class and give their workouts 100% of their focus.

Removing any hassle of streaming an online video.

So Aaptiv was born!

Here, within Aaptiv you can get access to thousands of different classes that fall under many different fitness programs from:

Indoor Cycling

Strength Training

Yoga

Treadmill

Running

Elliptical

Each of these classes are guided by fully certified instructors who make you feel like they’re standing right beside or in front of you!

Just follow their instructions and keep up the tempo of their class.

Easy!

What You Need To Get Started

So this entirely depends on what type of exercise you’re looking to do obviously.

For example;

If you’re looking to take part in a spin class you’ll need access to a spin bike.

If you’re looking to take a strength training class, you’ll need access to weights.

However, to get started all you need is:

A Mobile Phone

Headphones

That’s it!

Who Is It Designed For?

Anyone who is looking for structure within their workouts

Anyone who needs guidance as to what to do when exercising

Anyone who trains better within a class environment

Anyone who feels they perform better when being pushed

Really just anyone who is looking to get into fitness or get more from it!

As long as you bring yourself, let Aaptiv take care of the rest – all you need to do is focus on your training.

It’s great for people with a range of different fitness goals too whether this be losing weight, gaining muscle or simply becoming more fitter.

Aaptiv will help you reach these goals!

Benefits of Audio When Exercising

You’re either a person who loves to train with music or some form of audio

….or you hate it.

However, research has shown that listening to some form of audio when exercising can be very beneficial for your training.

According to research performed in 2012 by the Brunel University in London, one of the leading world experts in this field wrote that ‘one could think of music as a type of legal performance enhancing drug’.

It goes on to state that listening to music can enhance endurance by 15%.

That’s incredible!

What’s also great about listening to music whilst exercising is that it can distract you from the pain and fatigue of exercising – making you work harder and for longer.

It also helps to elevate your mood, reduce stress, reduces your perceived effort and can even promote metabolic efficiency.

What Programs Does It Offer?

Choose from a list of:

Treadmill Exercising

Strength Training

Indoor Cycling

Outdoor Running

Elliptical Exercising

Yoga

Stair Climber Exercising

Pilates

Meditation

Stretching

Restful Sleep

As I said, each one of these has a number of different classes you can take within them.

All can be listened to through your headphones giving you a structured workout that will provide the best workout experience.

How To Get Access To Aaptiv

So, the Aaptiv is an app that you can easily download and install to your phone.

Get access to it either through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

How To Use Aaptiv

So once you download the app it will firstly ask for some personal details.

After this, Aaptiv just needs to gather more information about you and what your fitness goals are.

Once you answer the initial questions, Aaptiv will have gathered key information so it can tailor make your experience on the app specifically for you.

However, this doesn’t limit you per say.

(You can always check out all the other programs available on there at anytime)

It will then bring you onto your home screen where you can see all the classes being delivered.

Once you’ve chosen the one you want to workout to, simply click into it and off you go!

It tells you everything about the class!

What instructor is taken it

How long it will last

What level of fitness it’s aimed at

The type of music being played

How many calories you would roughly burn

The distance you will have travelled

How Much Does Aaptiv Cost?

There are 2 ways your can pay for Aaptiv:

Monthly or Yearly

Both subscriptions plans give you access to every feature within Aaptiv.

A monthly subscription is $14.99

A yearly subscription is $99.99

The yearly subscription however gives you a saving of 45% over the monthly subscription.

After the first month (monthly subscription) or the first year (yearly subscription) these plans will automatically renew.

If you are looking to cancel your subscription you need to give 48 hours before your renewal date is due.

To do this you can contact support on support@aaptiv.com.

Aaptiv Pros & Cons

Just like anything out there – they all have their pros and cons.

I have used it now for a while and feel I can make a good judgement at this stage.

Pros

Can be used anywhere, anytime

Choose from over 2,500 workouts

No TV's or Visual Monitors needed

Provides access to healthy food recipes

40 new classes uploaded every week

Classes delivered by fully Certified Personal Trainers

App is really easy to use and completely user-friendly

Relaxing or Upbeat Music to inspire you

Try it out with a free 7 day free trial

Cons

Workouts such as strength lifting may need tutorials so you know exactly what do to

Some people have complained about previous billing issues

You need to keep yourself motivated as there is no actual personal trainer next to you

Aaptiv payments are nonrefundable

What People Think Of Aaptiv

There is a lot of hype around Aaptiv though and plenty of reasons for it – because it does exactly what it says on the tin!

It delivers upon its slogan – ‘The New You in 30 Days’

I have been using it now for a few months and I personally think its awesome!

I have never felt more motivated when I get on the spin bike and really helps me push past my boundaries.

Since I started using it, I can tell you I have lost half an inch off my waistline (however my weight never really fluctuates – I tend to keep as lean as I can).

"I am a runner, but I get bored when I go to the gym to cross train. Aaptiv has completely transformed my workouts. I really love the spin classes. I don't like taking spin classes at the gym because if they're boring and I try to leave, the instructor gives me the death stare. Also, I don't need to spend an hour spinning. I'd rather spin for 1/2 hour, strength train for the other 1/2 hour. Aaptiv allows me to do that."

Tiffany

"This app has all the right ingredients to help develop new fitness habits and support movement toward goals. I'm in my fifth week and still feeling refreshed and motivated beyond the novel, honeymoon period. Trainers are encouraging and the sessions fit EVERY combination of time, frequency, level, type of exercise. I highly recommend giving it a try!!"

Julie

"Amazing app! Have been using it for 3 months now actively and it has helped kicked my life into shape!"

Kenny

The Aaptiv Community

What I find great about these types of apps or programs is that it really does bring people together.

You’re able to share your thoughts and experiences with other like-minded people.

The community within Aaptiv are nothing short of inspirational.

People here share how they felt after taking part in certain classes – it really gives it that class environment.

You know where after a class, you talk to other members how they got on & have a laugh or a high five after.

You know what I mean…

Well, this is exactly how Aaptiv feels like.

Like-minded people coming together and taking the same path as you!

Awesome.

Final Say On Aaptiv

Aaptiv has a lot of great features that offer the next best thing to personal training – without the hefty cost!

You have clearly set out and fully guided classes coached by some of the best within the industry.

Aaptiv may not help you get out of bed to put in a good solid workout – but it sure does make it a lot easier!

You’ll have an instructor in your ear pushing you on – telling you what to do.

It takes out any of the thought process and simply allows you to just focus on the training.

I honestly think Aaptiv is incredible and has really helped me reach my own fitness goals along with thousands of other people.